Connections starts today with seminars and reception

The opening reception, sponsored by Phoenix Restoration, is scheduled for 6 p.m.

The exhibition/trade show schedule is Thursday, May 14, from 4-7 p.m.; Friday, May 15, from 2:30-6:30 p.m.; and Saturday, May 16, from 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Featured speakers during this Connections conference include Dr. Dennis Deaton with Quma Learning; Christopher Castroviejo and D.R. Barton, Jr. with SmartTrade Pro; Dr. Randy Rapp with Purdue University; and Bob Langdon, CPA and author of Managing Your Business for Profit.

Multiple other speakers and industry experts will discuss topics of interest throughout the entire conference.

Seminars run at various times each day through Saturday at 12 p.m. The Starlight Dinner Cruise, an optional event, is at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.